The Girl with All the Gifts is a 2016 British post-apocalyptic science fiction horror film directed by Colm McCarthy and written by Mike Carey. It is based on Carey’s book of the same name. The film takes place in a dystopian future where society has collapsed due to a fungal infection that turns most of humanity into mindless zombies. The story follows a scientist, a teacher, and two soldiers who are on a survival journey with a special young girl named Melanie. The film explores themes of post-apocalyptic survival and the consequences of scientific experimentation. It received positive reviews from critics.
| Signal | Change | 10y horizon | Driving force |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Girl with All the Gifts (film) | From post-apocalyptic dystopia to survival journey | Possibly more advanced technology, improved societal organization | The desire for survival and finding a cure for the fungal infection |
| Based on the book of the same name by Mike Carey | Adaptation of book into a film | Increased popularity and recognition of the book and film | The success and interest in the book and its potential as a film adaptation |
| The film depicts a dystopian future following a breakdown of society after most of humanity is wiped out by a fungal infection | Shift from functioning society to dystopian world | Potential for increased awareness and concern about infectious diseases | Exploration of the consequences and challenges of a global pandemic |
| The plot focuses on the struggle of a scientist, a teacher, and two soldiers who embark on a journey of survival with a special young girl named Melanie | Survival and journey narrative | Increased focus on survival skills and strategies | The will to survive and protect the next generation |
| Humanity has been ravaged by a disease caused by a parasitic fungus transmitted by bodily fluids | Disease outbreak devastates humanity | Improved medical research and prevention methods | The need to understand and combat infectious diseases |
| The only remaining hope is a cure that could be obtained from research on a small group of second-generation children who crave living flesh | Hope for a cure and potential breakthrough in research | Advancements in medical research and understanding of the fungal infection | The pursuit of a cure and saving humanity from extinction |
| The children are imprisoned and experimented on by a group of soldiers and a doctor | Ethical dilemmas and scientific experimentation | Increased awareness and debate on ethical considerations in scientific research | The balance between scientific progress and ethical boundaries |
| The group of survivors navigate through a post-apocalyptic London | Survival in a hostile environment | Potential for increased urban decay and abandonment | Adaptation and resilience in the face of adversity |
| The ending suggests that human-zombie hybrids may be the future of the world | Shift in the definition of humanity and survival | Possible exploration of new forms of life and coexistence | The evolution and adaptation of species in response to a changing environment |